Chalice with Head of a Warrior

published 1579

Georg Wechter I

Associated Names
Georg Wechter I

Artist, German, c. 1526 - 1586

The image shows a detailed goblet or chalice with ornate decorations and faces etched into its design. The goblet stands as the central and largest object. The color palette consists of black and off-white. The goblet reaches from the base of the image to near the top, with human head designs on the left and right of its stem, and carved faces on its bowl. Beneath the goblet are "G" and "W" on either side along the lower section.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8385

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 12

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Wikidata ID

Q65020071

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